This season on The Drive we hear from six people who are leading change in the Sacramento region.
Host Katie McCleary talks with several guests who are focused on improving the lives of children- through reading, art or music. Jim Tabuchi left his high-powered job at Hewlett Packard at age 42 to focus on something he longed to do: mentor youth through music. Today he’s the President and CEO of the Sacramento Mandarins. April Javist, Executive Director of the Sacramento Public Library Foundation, has always had a rebellious side. She has made it her mission to improve childhood literacy rates. Lial Jones had a tough childhood, but she found solace in biking to local art and history museums. Today she’s Director of the Crocker Art Museum.
Other guests on The Drive are focused on social justice. Basim Elkarra, the Executive Director of Sacramento’s Council on American Islamic Relations, has found ways to build bridges between cultures, even with some of the most unlikely people. Reverend Kevin Ross, Senior Minister of Unity of Sacramento, inspires his congregation to reach for their highest goals. He has been able to reach his own dreams by knowing his self-worth. Alana Dionne Mathews has advocated for victims as a district attorney for Sacramento County. Today she is a consultant for the State of California, working to ensure the public is involved in the political process.